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Grinnell Cafe

1732 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 6, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Grinnell Cafe. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Grinnell Cafe's record stops at May 6, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “management, food employee and conditional employee”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Grinnell Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMSIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 20, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. NO FAUCET OR KNOBS AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMSIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR FACING WEST; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL GAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grinnell Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grinnell Cafe on file is from May 6, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grinnell Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grinnell Cafe.

Has Grinnell Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grinnell Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grinnell Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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